Bammer exits Hertogenbosch event in second round

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Sybille Bammer has been knocked out in the second round of the 220,000 US dollar WTA tournament of Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands today (Weds).The Upper Austrian lost against Kristina Barrois in three sets (6-3, 2-6, 3-6). The defeat was a bittersweet affair for Bammer, 29, since she has teamed up with German Barrois in double […]

Graz economy reports European Handball Championships boost

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The economy of Graz was given a massive boost by sport fans coming to watch the European Handball Championships.Sports city councillor Detlev Eisel-Eiselsberg of the People’s Party (ÖVP) said today (Tues) the Styrian capital’s hotels and pensions registered an additional 6,100 bookings in January compared to figures for the same month in previous years.He added […]